I think of propriety as that which is "deemed" normal or appropriate by a (any) group of people...In this medium, it would be group thinking on what is or is not an acceptable post...How a person chooses to express themselves to "the group" can determine how, where and even if they fit in...Propriety is ALL about expression and interpretation...When expression is unclear, it is left open to interpretation...When it is done without giving thought to surrounding circumstances, problems can occur...For me, the bigger question is not what is socially correct behavior, it is who decides and why...Since appropriateness to purpose or circumstance is often subjective, I think it is best to pause and give consideration BEFORE "letting it rip" ....I also think that is what Basha was getting at when she asked the question, "What does propriety REALLY mean?"...

I think of propriety as that which is "deemed" normal or appropriate by a (any) group of people...In this medium, it would be group thinking on what is or is not an acceptable post...How a person chooses to express themselves to "the group" can determine how, where and even if they fit in...Propriety is ALL about expression and interpretation...When expression is unclear, it is left open to interpretation...When it is done without giving thought to surrounding circumstances, problems can occur...For me, the bigger question is not what is socially correct behavior, it is who decides and why...Since appropriateness to purpose or circumstance is often subjective, I think it is best to pause and give consideration BEFORE "letting it rip" ....I also think that is what Basha was getting at when she asked the question, "What does propriety REALLY mean?"...